Rains lash J&K parts; MeT predicts more rains till Jun 2

Srinagar, May 29: The light to moderate rainfall lashed Jammu & Kashmir parts on Monday late afternoon while the weatherman here has predicted more rains till June 02.
J&K parts received light to moderate rains this afternoon, bringing down the temperature in Kashmir.
Normal life came to a standstill after the fresh rainfall in Srinagar and other districts of Jammu & Kashmir.
Director Meteorological department (MeT), Sonum Lotus said that there is a possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain, and thunderstorms towards late afternoon, evening at many places today.
He further said that there is no forecast of major rainfall till June 02, 2023, however, informed that as per the forecast, the intermittent light to moderate rain, thunder, lightning with possibility of hailstorm & gusty winds at scattered places till June 02.
Lotus further said that the weather would remain mainly dry from June 03-June 06.
The MeT director advised the farmers to postpone farm operations like spraying, harvesting of crops till June 02.
Pertinently, Kashmir parts witnessed frequent rainfall, especially in late afternoon in the last week, causing dip in the maximum temperature at most of the places.